Question 1

is kitty litter harmful to pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Toxoplasmosis is the concern for pregnant women handling kitty litter.
If you do not know if you have been exposed, it is best to avoid the kitty litter; also gardening can be a way to get exposed to it.
If exposed, while pregnant, it can be passed to the baby 60% of time and cause problems with growth restriction and brain development among other concerns.

Question 2

are gas fumes harmful to pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Avoid fumes from gasoline and other chemicals.

Question 3

cipro (ciprofloxacin) tap is it harmful to pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Ciprofloxacin: Animal studies don't show embryotoxicity or teratogenicity, although in some animal studies it resulted in increased incidence of abortion. No controlled data in humans is available but Ciprofloxacin has been shown to distribute into amniotic fluid. A review by the teratogen system found that a substantial risk is unlikely; however, there were insufficient data to exclude the possibility.

Question 4

is pure cocoa harmful to a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Large quantities: In large quantities pure cocoa can be harmful to pregnant women.

Question 5

are gas fumes harmful to pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try to avoid gasoline fumes.

Question 6

is pregnant woman's urine harmful to drink?

Accepted Answer

Urophilia: Recommend against drinking human urine. It can lead to dehydration and to transmission of infections.

Question 7

does continued sex have any adverse effect on pregnant woman? what can the effect be?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Careful and gently, and work together.
Later in pregnancy can be a bit more work and less satisfying to some.
The vagina is still functional!

Question 8

how harmful is raw milk to a pregnant woman even after boiling it or cooking with it?

Accepted Answer

Basics: Pasteurization (process to make raw milk safe for consumption) uses heat to inactivate germs that may be otherwise a risk. The level of heat used is less than the 100 c needed to boil or baking temperature (~190 c) for most foods. Consumption of raw milk not subject to enough heat to kill germs is risky, but you are making it safe if you do.

Question 9

is it safe to masturbate using strong shower faucet once a week? is it harmful for pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Masturbating for orgasm can naturally induce genital tract contraction especially the vagina, its effect on pregnant women is controversial &amp; shouldn&#x27;t differ from intercourse. As to using your innovated vibrating water flow from strong shower faucet, as well, it shouldn&#x27;t differ from natural orgasm. But, it&#x27;s more advisable to avoid sex toward the last 3-6 wks of pregnancy. More? Ask doc timely..

Question 10

can a pregnant women during her first 3 months of pregnancy consume dates and honey.. or is it harmful for the kid during the first 3months?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no evidence  that either of these products would contain any substance that would harm a developing fetus.

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